50 Best Cafes near Los Altos Hills

“Ada’s is the best place for delicious food, friendly service and a real sense of community. On top of all that, it believes everyone can have meaningful employment and trains and offers wonderful work under the kind and generous care of founder Kathleen. It’s a community GEM!!“

“Cafe Zoë is an incredible little community space that serves delicious beverages, food and entertainment. Kathleen, Zoë and the staff are truly amazing and provide great service. They are community minded and love how they support the arts as well.“

“It's a lovely and cute little spot to hang out and get tea, coffee or a snack. It's the coziest space in town and late hours are very nice.

One warning though, they don't allow laptops certain days of the week.“

“The food was delicious and the latte was amazing!
I would love to see more vegan options - maybe a burger, avocado toast, and pastry (or two). If there was a bit more variety in vegan options, I think I'd be coming here all the time.

Dietary restrictions: There are some vegan and vegetarian options

Wheelchair accessibility: There is a wheelchair ramp and button at an accessible height to open the door“

“I missed the drop off day for donating for the animals in need. Stopped by there this morning with a donation. Loved the greeting with a smile that I received when I walked in by the young man behind the counter. he was totally surprised when I handed him an envelope and explained that I had missed the drop off date. Now I know why this Cafe receives 5 stars, very friendly atmosphere. I will be back!!“

“Incredibly friendly atmosphere. Perfect for studying and sipping on a warm drink. Staff is friendly and genuine. Food is served in HUGE portions and you can’t beat the price. Have been here countless times!“

“Great lunch choices. Healthy and unique. Desserts are the perfect combination for your coffee or latte. Staff is friendly and accommodating. Location is easy for access with designated parking. Will repeat for sure.“

“Indoor seating has reopened. Always the best coffee in town, by far!“

“Bagels are tasty but small and expensive. The lox was good enough but again the sandwich was pricey for the amount of bagel and lox you’re getting. It’s the only bagel spot around so it’s got us hooked there. Two bagels (only one lox) cost me $16 and change.“

“Delicioso todos. Really enjoyed service and the food.“

“We had a lovely lunch. Food and service were excellent!“

“I stopped in after grabbing a meal nearby, looking for any boba in the recent heatwave.
Let me tell you, I was in for a surprise and I didn't even know it.
Upon entering I was greeted by a comfortable and clean atmosphere and good music. To my surprise, just behind the glass on the counter was a worker actively making the fresh boba pearls!
Ordering the drinks went nicely and they had a very good selection of teas and flavors.
I opted for the simple and classic Brown Sugar Boba w/Fresh Milk, and it was one of cleanest, smoothest boba drinks I've ever had.
The owner was on site and she was very kind and generous by answering any questions and letting us sample her freshly made boba. She showed such passion for her craft and the business and it shows in the quality of the product provided.
The fresh boba she let me sample was absolutely delightful and had a flavor unlike any of the typical tapioca boba pearls you would find at your average boba shop.

Definitely suggest coming to Mr. Sun Tea and trying out their boba. A simple review can't begin to show the difference in taste and quality.

They have six locations in total and I will be visiting them regularly from now on. Officially my go-to boba spot.“

“Great casual dining spot with lots of outdoor seating. The food is good, not remarkable, but the atmosphere and location really make this spot- especially in combination with a visit to Kepler's Books, the locally owned bookstore next door.

Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly, lots of outdoor tables“

“You can tell when you walk in that this is a well-established fixture in Palo Alto. The breakfast menu is limited, but the food is made fresh and the ingredients were whole and healthy. And the coffee is very good, which makes sense since they advertise coffee from around the world and have a big roaster sitting off to the side.

The veggie omelet had a good number of veggies and was accompanied by a bagel and a cup of fruit. Although I was hungry I couldn't finish it all. They are generous with the coffee, and I also needed a to go cup for that. The seasoning on the omelet was pretty tame, but they provide salt and pepper, along with Tapatio got sauce to spice it up for those who like a little more flavor.

The counter service was courteous, and attentive, and our orders were correct.“

“Stanford in campus counter style cafe offering a blend of Southeast Asian flavours. One has to lower expectations given that this is within the university and caters to a diverse set of diners, so the tastes are milder vs the local Asian staples. A good representation nonetheless of Asian cuisine. The dining area is soley outdoors but relatively clean and provides a good campus spot to have ones meal and to meet up. No toilets available.

Vegetarian options: Counter style gives you options but ask servers on specific ingredients used

Parking: Stanford University parking system in effect while free parking lots are further situated with the use of free shuttles

Kid-friendliness: Ample options for kid's tastes

Wheelchair accessibility: Spacious seating outdoors but ordering has to be done by counter“

“This was my first time in a Specialty's after all the Bay Area stores closed right around when CoViD hit. I'm so glad the owners decided to take a chance and open a new store at this location next to the NASA base.

For anyone who used to work in the FiDi in San Francisco, this feels like coming home. The sandwiches and cookies are the same tip-top quality as I remember, and the drink selection has gotten even better.

As for the service -- outstanding. I miss the cloth bags they use to hold large orders back when I used to order breakfast for the whole office, so I asked if I could buy one; instead the cashier walked to the back and got me two new bags for free, then wished me a pleasant day. What more could I ask.

The people of Mountain View don't know how good they've got it here. Come back, Specialty's, we miss you!

Parking: The parking lot is shared with other buildings in the same office complex. Not that large to begin with.

Kid-friendliness: Casual atmosphere. Plenty of tables and space for kids to roam. Bathrooms are large and very clean.“

“It’s a small, cute Asian style Cafe in Cupertino. The cafe itself is quite small with some seating inside the cafe, but the real gem is the seating outdoors, which can be really nice on a sunny day. You can order via a kiosk and then grab your order from the counter. I had the coffee with Boba and coconut jelly and it was pretty good. My friend had the hazelnut tea, and she did not like it. You can customise your level of sweetness as well as Ice, which is great. The Boba came pretty quickly in less than five minutes which is impressive because there were a lot of people waiting for the orders. It’s a good place to get Boba, but nothing really stood out for me.“

“I’m honestly in shock that this is not better known. This is maybe the best dessert in all of South Bay and I’ve been to some of the most popular spots for Japanese, Vietnamese and other Asian desserts. These Pinoy-inspired desserts are amazing! With better branding and marketing, they should be able to charge a lot more, for how unique and yummy this is.“

“Absolutely adore this place! From the delightful staff, delectable food, to the charming atmosphere, it's a complete package!Plus, their mimosas are unparalleled, even for someone like me who doesn't usually indulge. I've been a loyal patron since day one, and my go-to dish has to be their breakfast tacos! ?“

“Love it! Fresh food and great service!! Please support this local business!!“

“Taotaotea located right next to the o reilly is a small boba shop in saratoga.

Owned by taiwanese aunties who seem to enjoy cutesy aesthetics and very homey and loving vibes.

They have a lot of deals especially for the prospect high schoolers across the street

Overall some of their tea and boba is very unique but the tea wasn’t as strong for some.

I really enjoyed their fruit teas as it had a lot of flavor to it.

Boba was also solid when fresh

Would come again if i need a quick boba fix in saratoga“

“New “more than a coffeehouse” in Mountain View with a Venezuelan touch. Good ambiance and the menu offers an extensive list of items to please every taste. I got the “empanaditas” which are fried. Comes with cheese filling and ground beef. The red sauce was super hot. Caught me by surprise and I coughed and got teary eyes. It needs a warning! Coffee was great and look at that perfect heart work! Just beautiful. Parking during a Saturday can be challenging but a 2 block walk is a solution. Try it!“

“All time favorite cafe latte spot. With waffle & strawberries. At 7:30am!“

“The best place to go for breakfast, lunch and dinner I was one of the first customers when opened up way back in 2007 if I'm not mistaken and I still go when I can. I quality has not changed one bit!!!!! And the owners are amazing!!!!!!!“

“샌프란에가면 마셔봐야하는 민트모히또아이스커피“

“This place is stuck in time. The boba price and food price is the same price boba used to cost years ago. The coconut smoothie is a good recommendation! The teas are also tasty and doesn’t taste nasty. 100% would highly recommend everyone here if they’re in the area.“

“big beers, good German beers, for a good price“

“Yummers, this guy name Dorian is a really nice employee, he really knows how to do his job. I saw how he handled harsh costumers too, he did a fantastic job. The bakery is always giving fresh breads, the tastes is very fascinating. Definitely coming back again. ?“

“Love there in house coffee! Hot and cold both taste yum!!

Their customer service is top notch! Love all their staff. I one time ordered wrong item and they happily replaced it.

Parking: Lot of parking around!“

“Delicious chocolate and berries cake beautifully presented for my daughter’s 30th Birthday complete with a decorated chocolate plate with the words Happy Birthday! Thank you, the cake was perfection!“

“Good jasmine milk tea (I usually get 50% sweetness).
5 stars for friendly service and clear communication yesterday and for having bathrooms available; it's a pet peeve of mine how many tea places don't have bathrooms for customers.“

“11/28/23 They now have Boba drinks and cold brew coffee, both of which I enjoy very much! The cold brew is great all by itself--was expecting to need cream and sugar, but it has a natural flavor that was great alone. The Boba is very well done here and neither overcooked nor undercooked. Try the iced mocha, and use decaf if you don't like caffeine as their decaf blend is very high quality and tastes great!Parking at De Anza is still free as of this date; no parking pass required at this time.“

“Great location and feel, nice staff, what a brilliant place to chill and work or have an informal meeting.“

“Good food, pleasant atmosphere, friendly staff. This is located inside the corner of the Computer Museum on the first floor. Surrounded on 2 sides by glass, when we went there the self driving car was parked to one side. We ordered a grilled cheese sandwich and got a hand made sandwich and a small, delicious, salad that we shared before touring the museum. If the day is nice, you can also sit outside and enjoy the food and the weather. Definitely recommend this restaurant as a good place to get a snack or meal while at the museum.“

“I study here :) and it is quiet and not too many crowd here today.“

“Jimmy's serves awesome food and his staff is the best catering crew around.“

“American bubble tea! Nice!
The bobas/pearls are not big…hence not chewy enough.
I think… the best bobas I ever had are from Chicha San Chen cos they are really big and very chewy! I can even cut a piece into quarters…with my teeth! ?“

“?? Delightful Donut Haven - Where Sweet Dreams Come True! ??⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I've finally found my happy place for all things sweet and scrumptious - Delightful Donut Haven! This charming little donut shop has stolen my heart with its delectable treats and warm ambiance. From the moment you step in, the aroma of freshly baked donuts envelops you in a cloud of sugary delight.The donuts here are nothing short of perfection. Each bite is a symphony of flavors and textures that dance on your taste buds. Whether you're a fan of classic glazed donuts that practically melt in your mouth or you're feeling a bit adventurous and want to try their unique specialty flavors, Delightful Donut Haven has got you covered. From fluffy Boston creams to zesty lemon-filled delights, there's a donut for every craving.What sets this place apart is not just the quality of their donuts, but also the genuine warmth of the staff. The friendly faces behind the counter make you feel like family, ready to help you select your next sugary indulgence. It's the kind of place where you can't help but leave with a smile, a box of happiness in hand, and anticipation for your next visit.If you're looking to bring a little sweetness into your day or surprise your friends and family with a delightful treat, Delightful Donut Haven is the place to go. Trust me, once you've had a taste of their heavenly creations, you'll be coming back for more. Spread the word and bring in your fellow donut enthusiasts to share in this delightful experience. Let's keep the sweet tradition alive and make this hidden gem a bustling hub of sugary joy!So, what are you waiting for? Treat yourself, your loved ones, and even your taste buds to an unforgettable journey through the world of donuts at Delightful Donut Haven. Your sweet cravings will thank you, and you'll be joining the ever-growing circle of donut aficionados who have discovered this charming haven.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“Food is absolutely amazing. The breakfast sandwich is to die for, and their Kouign-amann is the best I've ever had. The store is adorable and doesn't have hipsters on laptops camping out in it. Service is quick and very kind. Best bakery I've ever been to.“

“Una tienda que refleja el pensar y sentir de la comunidad académica. Excelentes libros!“

“Absolute delight to get sandwiches from Steve's Café!!Our family favorites are Pesto chicken, Tuna melt and meatballs.Love the freshly baked brownies. Our school caters from Steve's and each time quality is superb and great tasting food items. Thank you so much for serving us.“

“Great food and great boba! The rose tteokbokki was a bit too big and decadent for my taste, but it was great to try out. Babo Boba seems to lean more on the decadent side for both their drinks (I got the blueberry matcha latte and that had plenty of blueberry jam) and their snacks; you can get full bentos here.“

“Awesome place to enjoy good coffee, pastries and cosy atmosphere!“

“If you're looking for an authentic Korean bakery that serves phenomenal cakes and drinks, look no further! Gu-eum is your answer, your destination and will surely become your favorite!

Gu-eum is located at the popular Westgate corner strip mall at the corner of Lawrence Expwy and Prospect Rd, right across from McDonald and next to Cere tea. Parkings may be a bit of a challenge here but no worries, there are ample parkings in the back beyond McDonald. No matter where you park, it's only a quick 2-3 minutes walk to Gu-eum.

On the outside looking in, Gu-eum looks modest with a cute white teddy bear logo on the windows and some white lace curtains covering 2 of their big windows. The inside of store is neutral toned with a hint of buttery yellow and brown which reminds me of honey and cakes. White chairs and white tables as well as some houseplants and wall mirror are tastefully placed around the store to create a welcoming ambience. I can easily see myself coming here more often to grab some cakes and drinks and hanging out with my friends in the weekend or after work.

All that nice ambience aside, their cakes and drinks are what truly capture my heart (and my tummy)! They have so many flavors to choose from and some of them you haven't ever heard of, such as Injeolmi and Goguma (Korean yam which is my favorite!!). Their cakes are not super sweet (which is a compliment in Asian culture), melt in your mouth and make you feel like you're in heaven with every bite! Their cream is light, fluffy, with right amount of sweetness and that elegance of a well-make cream on top of the cake.

And of course, you'll miss out if you don't try their phenomenal drinks! I love their Goguma latte, Dalgona latte and most recently the seasonal Tiramisu latte, which is made to perfection with real mascarpone cheese and strong and bold coffee. I'm Vietnamese so I have high standard for my coffee and Gu-eum nails it all the time with moderately sweet drinks (that don't make you feel like you'll develop diabetes afterward) integrating so well with amazing coffees. Every sip you taste is a slice of heaven handed out to you in a form of latte :)

Their prices are reasonable within that $6-$7 range. Thought the cups are on the smaller size, the quality of drinks make up for it. I’d rather choose quality over quantity anytime.

Highly recommend you check this place out for all your cakes and drinks needs! Be warned though that you may come back and back for more because Gu-eum has that kind of hold on your heart (and tummy) LOL“

“Mi favorito lugar para ir a desayunar algo fresco“

“I highly recommend the coffee and dessert here. I had the best Turkish coffee I’ve ever drank in my life at this place. It’s also in a great location in Palo Alto. We got to sit at a table and enjoy our dessert and coffee. My daughter got the matcha latte which was also excellent. And my wife got a smooth black tea with mint.“

“The home made bagels here are fantastic, and the owner is very friendly and welcoming. My only complaint is that there still seems to be some COVID fears. There’s plenty of room for inside seating, but there are no seats inside. Also, the owner wore a surgical mask every time I was there. That wouldn’t stop me from going back, since the food is so good.“